Their Eyes Were Watching God

Summary

The novel «Their Eyes Were Watching God» tells the story of Janie Crawford, an African American woman seeking her identity and happiness in the early 20th century in the southern United States. Janie goes through three marriages, each bringing new challenges and lessons. Her first marriage to Logan Killicks, arranged by her grandmother, is devoid of love and joy. Her second husband, Joe Starks, an ambitious and domineering man, turns Janie into a trophy of his success, suppressing her will. Only in her third marriage to Vergible Woods, known as Tea Cake, does Janie find true love and freedom. However, their happiness is overshadowed by tragedy when Tea Cake dies of rabies after a dog bite. By the end of the novel, Janie returns to her hometown, having gained inner strength and self-awareness.